Chapter 1029

Although Rickard’s voice sounded as calm and collected as usual, Hesper could still hear the slight difference. Realizing the emotions that did not fit him, Hesper’s heart skipped a beat. She was surprised by Rickard’s sensitivity, but she reacted with a frown and said, "Rickard... Don’t you trust me?" "Should I?" This was the first time Rickard gave off such an expression since he and Hesper reconciled. Hesper could not help but feel flustered, but she had mentally prepared herself for such situations before coming here. ‘I mustn’t panic.’ Hesper looked into Rickard’s eyes and answered, "I admit that I wanted to gain some information from Aunt Juliette back there, but I didn't plan to hide anything from you... Do you trust me?" Rickard was silent for a moment then sighed and rubbed Hesper’s head. "Why would I not trust you?" Rickard’s voice sounded very soft, and Hesper glanced into his eyes, trying to find the slightest trace of doubt in them, but there was nothing. Rickard ju